Urban Body Jewelry Blog

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How to Clean Gauged Ears

Gauged ears, also known as stretched lobes, are a bold and expressive body modification that has become increasingly popular. But with this form of self-expression comes a responsibility: proper hy...

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8 Tips for Talking to Teens About Piercings

Unless you’re a modified parent, talking to your child about piercings for teens can feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory. Whether it’s a simple ear piercing or something more noticeable, l...

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Can I Bring My Own Jewelry for a Piercing?

When it comes to body piercings, your jewelry choice is more than just decoration–it’s an extension of your personal style. It’s completely understandable to wonder: Can you bring your own jewelry ...

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Can You Have a Medusa and a Smiley Piercing?

As oral piercings grow in popularity, more unique pairings pop up. Two popular types are medusas (also known as philtrum piercings) and smileys (also known as frenulum or tongue webbing piercings)....

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How Piercings and Tattoos Are Helping Women Reclaim Their Bodies

Tattoos and piercings have been around for a long time, helping people express themselves. For many women, body art is more than just decoration; it’s a way to take control of their bodies. Society...

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Should You Work Out with a New Piercing?

Getting a new piercing is exciting but should not be taken lightly. After all, you’ve heard your piercer go over aftercare, and you may have received a brochure listing all the things you should or...

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The 2:3 Ratio Ear Piercing Rule: A Guide to Creating a Balanced Look

A curated ear, a term coined by luxury body jewelry designer Maria Tash, refers to a combination of jewelry styled in multiple piercings on the ear to create a unique look that’s all your own. It c...

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Can a Daith Piercing Help with Anxiety or Migraines?

If you suffer from anxiety or migraines, you may be desperate for an easy fix. A few years ago, an article on Buzzfeed about a magical piercing that could instantly relieve people of anxiety and mi...

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When Is It Safe to Sleep On a Tragus Piercing?

Getting a new piercing is exciting, but some responsibility comes with the excitement. You must follow the proper aftercare routine to keep your piercing healthy and ensure it heals without problem...

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4 Reasons to Start Using Flat Back Earrings

Flat back earrings have been gaining popularity, with many people switching from butterfly backs to flat backs. Butterfly back earrings are like the kind sold at non-professional piercing and mall ...

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Best Rook Piercing Jewelry Styles: Curved Barbells, J-Curves & Hoops

Erik Dakota invented the rook piercing, whose photos appeared in 1992 in the fourth issue of Body Play. A rook is usually pierced at 16g or 14g and goes through an upper ridge of cartilage called t...

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Nose piercings have moved beyond a simple trend–they’ve become a symbol of individuality, self-expression, and style. Whether you want to enhance your appearance or make a bold statement subtly, go...

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Do Industrial Piercings Work With All Ear Shapes?

An industrial piercing joins two separate cartilage piercings with a barbell. The most common type goes from the helix to the anti-helix of the ear. These piercings were introduced in the 90s and h...